Das Erste

Last updated on October 28, 2012

Das Erste was the first public channel in Germany, launched on 1 November 1954 as Das Erstes Deutsches Fernsehen (First German TV). It is widely officially known by its short name Das Erste (The First) since 1966. It is owned and operated by the German public broadcaster ARD. The schedule programs are mostly produces by vareious regional channel in Germany such as WDR, SWR, NDR, BR and MDR. Das Erste is widely available digital terrestrial in Germany but also in Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Danmark. You can also watch it on most cable networks and via satellite dish. The channel also features a HD version since 12 February 2010. The schedule features news and informational programs, series, movies, magazines and entertainment.For more details on the channel, Das Erste online broadcast or specific details such as tv shows, schedules or vod please check the official website. The TV online programming includes shows and programmes like Das Leben ist ein Bauernhof, ARD-Buffet, Tagesschau, EM-Fieber, Morgenmagazin. Das Erste online stream is aired live from München.